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G68 YLD

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

63,369 mi
Last recorded63,369 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 YLD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,369 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,678 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 66,678 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,167 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,167 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 66,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,997 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 65,994 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 64,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 63,378 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 63,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,795 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 62,791 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,592 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 60,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 54,218 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 54,217 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s rear tyre wall breaking up

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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G68 YLD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 58,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G68 YLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G68 YLD is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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